News andinsights
Keep your finger on the pulse. Read latest news and industry insights below.
The Savant team is lucky to work in such an exciting and ever-changing environment. We are thrilled to share our team news, updates on our latest investments, and some of the team’s thoughts and ideas with you.
News
The Energy Investment Village
Savant is excited to announce its partnership with the Saldanha Bay Innovation Campus for their campaign at the Green Energy Africa (GEA) Summit.
Savant’s pan-African tour – a half year update
Savant is currently the only deep tech and hardware incubator and investor in Africa. Last year, we made the strategic decision to own that position and adopt a pan-African focus. In support of these efforts, the Savant team has been travelling across Africa to learn more about the regional ecosystems – this is what we learnt:
Savant’s investment in SNC: Unlocking the potential of nanofiber technology
With SNC’s proprietary electrospinning technology and ability to address market demand for bulk nanofiber materials, this partnership opens new avenues for growth and development that could revolutionise industries and contribute to solving global challenges.
SA start-up to revolutionise condition monitoring in HVAC and mining industries
Savant BUILD Programme cohort, Mainitor has developed an IoT-based condition monitoring system that collects, localises, processes and classifies acoustic data in machinery. This innovation is set to revolutionise the HVAC and mining industries.
Smartroots: Cultivating a green economy in South Africa through local start-up support
As South Africa strives for a sustainable future, supporting local start-ups in sustainable agriculture is essential. Smartroots, a homegrown South African start-up, is leading the charge.
Sahil Affriya: From EIR, to VC and then to Entrepreneur
Sahil’s journey from India to Africa, through the EIR program at Savant, from a VC and now, as the founder and CEO of Shiprazor, exemplifies the indomitable nature of the entrepreneurial spirit.
